Admit it. You’ve skipped the warm-up or cool-down portions of your workout before. Maybe you were pressed for time. I’ve been guilty of that, I hate to say. Or maybe you never do it because it seems like a waste of time. Traditionally, stretching has been considered as a necessary component to a warm-up routine, thought to prevent injury and improve performance. However, there has been much discussion and controversy in recent years over the benefits of stretching before your workouts. Many recent studies claim that stretching actually reduces strength, power and sports performance. So which is it? Yes, the …
